Outpatient Physical Therapist
Tawas City, MI
ARMStaffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Physical Therapist

Schedule

Days: 8am-5:30pm Monday to Thursday, and 8am-12pm Friday

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Job Description

This position is responsible for patient-focused activities that include assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with physical therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures. The Physical Therapist delegates responsibilities to the Physical Therapist Assistant and Aides.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's function by performing formal and informal testing measures to determine skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular status.
• Develops a goal-specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patient’s tolerance to carry out the treatment plan as prescribed.
• Submits a written treatment regime to be included as part of the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the physician, updating the plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status.
• Devises a schedule of treatment, which is frequency and duration specific, to be discussed with the patient, family, and caregiver while coordinating with clinical support staff.
• Educates the patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding pathology or condition, patient alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment through forms of rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• PT Experience: Required
• Outpatient Experience: Required
• Active American Heart Association BLS Certification: Required
• LARA must state Active Michigan/MI Physical Therapist License: Required
• 2 Supervisory Reference Forms Completed within the last two years: Required

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!